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DV04 NUX

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,171 mi
Last recorded87,171 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 NUX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 87,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 80,773 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 74,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

transmission oil filter leaking

Fail 17 May 2013 74,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

transmission oil filter leaking

Pass 25 May 2012 66,758 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 May 2011 59,638 miles

2 Front tyres balding on edges, just mot passable recomend immediate change

rust on front and rear chassis components

rust on front and rear suspension components

wear and rust rear brake disc's

Pass 6 May 2010 52,140 miles

Slight front and rear brake disc;s

damgae to offside rear outer tyre wall

rust on front and rear suspmsion components

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,245 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 39,025 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 39,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All rear belts unable to check properly, all have baby seats fitted

Nearside front tyre balding on outer edge just legal

both rear tyres over half worn

exhaust rusty

offside front tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2007 31,649 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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DV04 NUX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 88,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV04 NUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV04 NUX registered?

DV04 NUX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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